NEW food hygiene ratings have been given to nine food establishments across St Helens, ranging from scores of two to five.
From a score of zero to five, food hygiene ratings are given to food handling businesses after an inspection has assessed how well they comply with food safety laws.
The rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority.
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Shakey J's
Shakey J's, on High Street in Newton-le-Willows, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on March 7.
The burger and milkshake restaurant's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.
Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition was "Good".
The Mount Garden
The Mount Garden, at Holy Trinity Church And Hall on Traverse Street in Fingerpost was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on March 2.
The cafe's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.
Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".
Little George Quarter
Little George Quarter, on George Street in St Helens town centre, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on March 8
The pub's hygienic food handling and the cleanliness and condition of the building was rated as "Good" in the inspection.
Inspectors found that the management of food safety was "Very Good".
Red Cat
The Red Cat, on Red Cat Lane in Crank, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on March 2.
The pub's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Very Good" in the inspection.
Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Very Good".
Tesco Customer Cafe
Tesco Customer Cafe, at St Helens Linkway, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on March 13.
The cafe's management of food safety was rated as "Very Good" in the inspection.
Inspectors found that the cafe's hygienic food handling and the cleanliness and condition of the building were "Good".
Willowbees Cafe
Willowbees Cafe, at Newton-le-Willows Health And Fitness Centre on Ashton Road, was given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on March 7.
The cafe's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.
Inspectors also found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".
Vindaloo Express
Vindaloo Express, on Cambridge Road in West Park, was given a four-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on January 30.
The Indian takeaway's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Good" in the inspection.
Inspectors found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Generally satisfactory".
Viva Pizza
Viva Pizza, on Sutton Road in Sutton, was given a three-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on February 7.
The takeaway's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Generally Satisfactory" in the inspection.
Inspectors found that the cleanliness and condition of the building was "Good".
Pink Pearl
Pink Pearl, on Earle Street in Newton-le-Willows, was given a two-out-of-five food hygiene rating from its inspection on February 7.
The Indian restaurant and takeaway's hygienic food handling and management of food safety was rated as "Generally Satisfactory" in the inspection.
However, inspectors found that the cleanliness and condition of the building needed improvements.
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